Lead Substation Structural Engineer, Power Delivery

HDR, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team in a role that leads structural design and foundation work for high‑voltage substation projects.

You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure from concept through construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of technical HV design experience, strong knowledge of industry standards, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 5+ years of technical design experience with HV substation projects
• PE license or equivalent recognized by the licensing board
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE-113 and related standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for substation members and components
• Lead foundation design tasks for piers, footings, piles, and related elements
• Work with substations layout designs, plans, elevations, and BOMs
• Prepare and/or review construction specifications and materials
• Ensure quality checks per HDR QMS and review projects from other teams as needed
• Collaborate with transmission line engineers to share resources and develop standards
• Mentor and supervise EITs or Drafters; manage multiple projects across locations
• Assist with technical papers or presentations for industry events
• Participate in project reviews; occasional travel may be required

Skills

HV substation design

NESC/IEEE standards

Coordination & collaboration

Mentoring EITs/CADD

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

Risa 3D

RisaFoundation

L-Pile

MFAD

Mathcad Prime

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team in a role that leads structural design and foundation work for high‑voltage substation projects.

You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure from concept through construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of technical HV design experience, strong knowledge of industry standards, and a PE license.